Sarah Parker
Upper School History Teacher at Lancaster Country Day School- Claim this Profile
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paule Jacques
Sarah is a compassionate human being, a sensitive Pastor. I have attended different life groups with Sarah and have been member of life group where Sarah was the leader. She always demonstrated her genuine compassion and love for everyone.
paule Jacques
Sarah is a compassionate human being, a sensitive Pastor. I have attended different life groups with Sarah and have been member of life group where Sarah was the leader. She always demonstrated her genuine compassion and love for everyone.
paule Jacques
Sarah is a compassionate human being, a sensitive Pastor. I have attended different life groups with Sarah and have been member of life group where Sarah was the leader. She always demonstrated her genuine compassion and love for everyone.
paule Jacques
Sarah is a compassionate human being, a sensitive Pastor. I have attended different life groups with Sarah and have been member of life group where Sarah was the leader. She always demonstrated her genuine compassion and love for everyone.
Credentials
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Secondary Education: History / English / Music
Pennsylvania State Board of Private Academic Schools
Experience
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Lancaster Country Day School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Upper School History Teacher
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Aug 2016 - Present
9th grade World Civilizations I (prehistory to ~1450 ce) 11th grade U.S. history 12th grade Contemporary Literature 9th grade advisory Foreign Film Club Committee for scope and sequence of academic skills 9th grade World Civilizations I (prehistory to ~1450 ce) 11th grade U.S. history 12th grade Contemporary Literature 9th grade advisory Foreign Film Club Committee for scope and sequence of academic skills
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Upper School History Teacher
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2014 - Jun 2016
Taught U.S. History and Honors U.S. History Taught AP European History Taught World History and Honors World History Student advisory of nine students Foreign Film Club Advisor to the Red Cross Club Board Games Club sponsor Collaborated with humanities teachers to create Sophomore Seminars, writing workshops, and cross-curricular activities Taught U.S. History and Honors U.S. History Taught AP European History Taught World History and Honors World History Student advisory of nine students Foreign Film Club Advisor to the Red Cross Club Board Games Club sponsor Collaborated with humanities teachers to create Sophomore Seminars, writing workshops, and cross-curricular activities
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Hill Top Preparatory School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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2013 - 2013
On-call substitute covering all subjects and sundry tasks of the school day. On-call substitute covering all subjects and sundry tasks of the school day.
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Director of Outreach and Social Justice
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2008 - 2011
Coordinated Social Justice efforts, organizing multiple special community events with organizations such as Liberty in North Korea and Invisible Children. Trained volunteers in mentoring and counseling skills. Directed the Compassion Fund, interviewing and counseling those needing financial assistance. Led a weekly Home Group. Avid supporter of all things youth: consistent presence at activities and special events for all age groups; kept an “open door/open ears” policy in my office for youth who wanted to hang out and talk. Tutored elementary-age students and supervised volunteers for after-school tutoring program. Planned street activities for local children and organized volunteers for bi-weekly Soup Bus outreach. Preached in rotation, attended weekly staff meetings, and undertook all other sundry tasks in a large, suburban congregation, all while attending graduate school full-time! •Responsible for oversight of 7 separate community service groups •Expanded network of counseling volunteers from 3 to 35 •Family counselor and youth advocate Show less
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Dwight-Englewood School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Middle School History Teacher
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2000 - 2008
7th and 8th grade: Ancient China, African Studies, U.S. History, and Honors U.S. History Coordinated history curriculum with English, math, and science. Mentored 12-student staff for creative arts magazine. Created the Craft Club. Team leader for teaching cluster. Advisory committee to Head of School for principal search. •Planned eight interdisciplinary projects with colleagues on a yearly basis. •Advisor for Student Council; successfully planned three school dances per year plus the ice cream social •Created and designed Spring Fling, combining the 7th grade math carnival, barbecue, and school dance •Initiated, developed, and executed new 8th grade class trip to Historic Philadelphia Show less
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Team Leader/Curriculum Coordinator
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Jun 2002 - Aug 2002
Trained and supervised 7-person team of college-age volunteer English teachers. Responsible for all communication with host school's administration. Planned weekly fun and culture nights: activities, singing, and food. •Coordinated curriculum, placing students in appropriate level classes: beginner, intermediate, advanced •Negotiated strategically with host school to meet basic needs of our group: safety, food, reasonable time off Trained and supervised 7-person team of college-age volunteer English teachers. Responsible for all communication with host school's administration. Planned weekly fun and culture nights: activities, singing, and food. •Coordinated curriculum, placing students in appropriate level classes: beginner, intermediate, advanced •Negotiated strategically with host school to meet basic needs of our group: safety, food, reasonable time off
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Garrison Forest School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Upper School History Teacher
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1999 - 2000
9th and 10th grade: Ancient Civilizations, Modern European History Student mentor for 9th graders transitioning into boarding school. Supervised 12-week aerobics class. Led community discussion for school-wide reading of Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air. •Assistant coach for Badminton Team, coordinating all logistics for transportation and equipment •Yearbook advisor: oversaw student staff of 19 and all photography, layout, editing, and proofing 9th and 10th grade: Ancient Civilizations, Modern European History Student mentor for 9th graders transitioning into boarding school. Supervised 12-week aerobics class. Led community discussion for school-wide reading of Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air. •Assistant coach for Badminton Team, coordinating all logistics for transportation and equipment •Yearbook advisor: oversaw student staff of 19 and all photography, layout, editing, and proofing
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Calvary Christian Academy
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Middle School English Teacher
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1998 - 1999
7th and 8th grade Led enrichment group for advanced students – read and discussed literary classics. Created The Sentence Project and other tools to teach grammar and language use. 7th and 8th grade Led enrichment group for advanced students – read and discussed literary classics. Created The Sentence Project and other tools to teach grammar and language use.
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Upper School History and English Teacher
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1996 - 1998
9th and 10th grade: World Cultures, U.S. History, and English Engaged students in daily recreation-time activities while encouraging them to develop and use appropriate social behavior. Served on Reward and Recognition Committee to recognize student achievements. •Created curriculum for students with low-level reading abilities •Partnered daily with school counselors to meet the needs of individual students •Commended by administration for joining staff at mid-year and tuning in to students’ needs so quickly Show less
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Peace Corps Volunteer, English Teacher
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1992 - 1995
Coordinated department of five teachers. Increased student results on national exam by 25%. Organized transport, food, and housing for school trips. Started and supervised school store. Secretary and founding member of the Guidance and Counseling Committee. Supervised all aspects of student life: meal times, tea break, afternoon and evening studies, clinic visits, and other daily needs of children living away from home. •Co-founded the Boarding Committee to address special issues related to boarders •Coached discus squad, with competitors placing in national and international competition •Created syllabus and teaching materials from scratch for large, mixed-level, multi-age classes Show less
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Education
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1988 - 1991
Susquehanna University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and English -
2008 - 2012
Drew Theological School
Master of Divinity -
2012 - 2013
Iliff School of Theology
Master of Arts (M.A.), Ethics
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